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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 1983
Filed:
May. 20, 1981
Applicant:
Inventor:
John T Leinenger, Pontiac, MI (US);
Assignee:
Modular Automation, Inc., Clarkston, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G / ; B65G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
193 / ; 193 / ; 193 / ; 193 38 ;
Abstract
A modular chute for passing a workpiece therealong is disclosed. The chute of the present invention includes a U-shaped cross-section having a bottom wall, a pair of opposed side walls, and an open top. A joining device is provided for abutting and securing a plurality of chutes into a continuous member. Wear members are disclosed that are selectively secured to the walls of the chute to reduce friction and wear from parts moving along the chute.